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Allie Cunningham is blindsided by the unexpected when she begins to build a new life following a devastating divorce. She has plans, but those plans begin to unravel when world renowned composer, Lucien Dukaine, reenters her life. Against her better judgement, Allie allows Lucien to accompany her on a road trip through the northeast to the state where her parents fell in love.
An impulsive decision brings them to the coastal town of Haunted Harbor, Maine. Allie is completely charmed by the quaint little town by the ocean, and almost immediately falls in love with an abandoned cottage. She believes she’s found her special place, but after buying the cottage Allie quickly discovers there’s one hitch in her plans – she’s not alone in her new home.

Lucien refuses to leave Allie when a series of strange events have him fearing for her safety. Are some of the locals playing tricks? Or, has something more sinister taken up residence in the cottage Allie’s determined to make her home? Answers may lie in the past, but before Allie and Lucien can discover the truth, they must first face their own personal demons. As they struggle to accept what they cannot see, or explain, Allie and Lucien’s relationship is tested in ways they never imagined. Will their love, a love that began with an unforgettable kiss, last forever?

I’m trying to read more award-winning books I’ve never heard of (because there are tons!), so I picked up a copy of this book (Eric Hoffer Book Award Honorable Mention).

While the pace was a bit slower than I prefer, Anthony hooked me in with the characters, and I needed to find out what happened. Things really picked up at the 50% mark, and I couldn’t put it down when I got to the last several chapters (even though I needed to go to bed).

A story with lots of misunderstandings (that the characters actually talked about–thank you!), lots of sweet moments, and a bit of suspense to keep you reading.

3.5 stars.

Rated PG-13

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